Yankee Clipper Inn - Rockport

Award-winning 1929 art deco mansion on the Atlantic coast

Accommodations & Rooms

The Yankee Clipper Inn offers 26 guest suites across three buildings: the Main Building, the Quarterdeck House, and the Bulfinch House. Each room is named after a historic ship, such as the Flying Cloud suite with a sunroom and private balcony overlooking Sandy Bay. Select rooms in the Quarterdeck House feature large picture windows that open to let in the sound of waves.

Dining & Breakfast

A made-to-order breakfast is included with each stay, served daily in the main dining room with ocean views. The menu includes eggs, pancakes, bacon, omelets, and fresh fruit, plus a daily yogurt and berry bar with homemade granola. On weekends, the bar serves food such as watermelon gazpacho and hummus platter.

Outdoor Amenities & Recreation

The property has a seasonal outdoor salt-water pool with sun loungers, beach chairs, and umbrellas, though the pool is closed for 2026. A new bocce court and a gazebo on the oceanfront provide spaces for gatherings and relaxation. Guests also have access to a picnic area, BBQ facilities, and a sun terrace overlooking the Atlantic.

Awards & Recognition

The Yankee Clipper Inn has been named 'The best inn on the eastern seaboard' by Arrington's and recognized as one of the best inns in the country. Traveler reviews on Booking.com and Expedia consistently rate the hotel 9.0 or higher, with many guests highlighting the attentive staff and the ocean views. The inn's art deco architecture from 1929 adds to its historic appeal.

Location & Nearby Attractions

Located 1 mile from downtown Rockport and 4 miles from central Gloucester, the inn sits on the rocky coast of Cape Ann. Guests can walk to Thacher Island twin lighthouses, join Cape Ann whale watching excursions, or dine at Roy Moore's Fish Shack for lobster. The rock scramble areas at nearby Long Beach in Gloucester are recommended by returning guests.

• Accommodations: 26 suites in three historic buildings
• Breakfast: Made-to-order hot breakfast with yogurt bar
• Outdoors: Salt-water pool, bocce court, oceanfront gazebo
• Awards: Best inn on the eastern seaboard
• Location: 1 mile from Rockport, near Cape Ann beaches